script writing


  • Slug line needs to have - 
    • int/ext
    • dashes to separate  things 
    • location 
    • time of day
    • must be in caps lock
  • Time of days: 
    • day 
    • night 
    • evening 
    • early evening
    • dusk 
    • morning 
    • dawn 
    • moments later
    • continuous 
  • some include camera movements and edits in the script but not needed to 
  • Characters first introduction need to be done in capitals every other time can be done in non capitals 
  • Beat - A brief pause in a line of dialogue 
  • (V.O.) - Voice over 
  • (O.S.) - Off screen 
  • (O.C.) - Off camera
  • Intercut - a series of shots cutting rapidly between one another
  • Write in 'courier new'





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